During my research, I’ve studied craft through various lenses as a way to explore
the realm of meaningful experiences within material culture. It is through an
understanding of materials and process, through craft, that we may appreciate the value
and impact of our material culture. By considering both the object and the systems it
exists in, I have clarified my understanding of sustainable material culture. My
explorations with reuse materials culminate in utilizing standardized, industrially
manufactured parts, which can be found in multiples, to facilitate small batch production
of crafted items. These explorations are not about the singular crafted object, but multiple
crafted products. Craft, unlike conventional industrial design, accommodates a
conversation between material, maker and methods. An understanding of both practical
conventions and experimental methods paired with an appreciation for materials and
technique, craft is the foundation for thoughtful making. The convergence of design and
craft is rich territory for developing sensible and purposeful objects that are truthful and
valuable. / text
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UTEXAS/oai:repositories.lib.utexas.edu:2152/ETD-UT-2012-05-5822 |
| Date | 08 August 2012 |
| Creators | Culpepper, Lindsey L. |
| Source Sets | University of Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
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